John Wozniak

Singer-songwriter and guitarist.

John Wozniak - Singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Born

January 19th, 1971
54 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A singer-songwriter and guitarist from the United States, this individual gained prominence as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Marcy Playground. The band achieved significant commercial success in the late 1990s with the hit single "Sex and Candy," which became a defining song of the era. The album that featured this song sold over a million copies. Following the success of the band's debut, later albums and songs continued to showcase a blend of alternative rock and introspective lyrics, though they did not achieve the same level of mainstream success. This musician has also pursued solo projects, contributing to various musical ventures and collaborations over the years.

Lead vocalist of Marcy Playground

Hit single 'Sex and Candy'

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